IBM Db2 Pricing Overview

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Free Trial

Db2 On Cloud - Lite

Free Trial

1 License

A completely free edition of DB2 on Cloud.

Db2 on IBM Cloud Standard

$99.00

Per Month

Deployed on shared compute, ideal for new projects and growing workloads, or dev/test environments.

DB2 on Cloud Enterprise Edition

$946.00

Per Month

Deployed on dedicated compute, ideal for production-ready and mission critical workloads.

Db2 Warehouse on IBM Cloud Flex

$3,451.00

Per Month

For cost effective data warehousing, development and testing environment, and infrequently accessed data

Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Flex One

$898.00

Per Month

Starter data-warehouse designed for new projects while independently scaling compute and storage

Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Flex Performance

$13,651.00

For compute-dense workloads and high-performance, production workloads

For IBM Db2 pricing, visit the official IBM Db2 website.

IBM Db2 has 6 pricing editions, from a free trial to $13,651. Look at different pricing editions below and see what edition and features meet your budget and needs.

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Pricing information was last updated on October 09, 2024

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IBM Db2 Pricing Reviews

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"Banking and Financial Services High-volume transaction processing using IBM DB2"

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What do you like best about IBM Db2?

High Performance & Scalability

Optimized for both OLTP and OLAP workloads.

Supports in-memory processing and advanced indexing

Advanced Compression

Industry-leading data compression helps reduce storage costs.

AI Integration & Modern Features

Built-in AI and machine learning capabilities with Db2 AI and Watson integration.

Supports JSON, Graph, and REST APIs

Security & Compliance

Granular access control, native encryption, and support for regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Flexibility in Deployment

Available on-premises, on IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and as Db2 Warehouse for analytics.

Autonomic Capabilities

Self-tuning memory and workload management reduce manual DBA effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM Db2?

Steep Learning Curve

Especially for non-IBM environments or teams not familiar with mainframe technologies.

Cost

Licensing can be high for enterprise features and support.

Ecosystem Limitations

Compared to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or even Microsoft SQL Server, the open-source ecosystem and third-party integrations are limited.

UI/Tooling

While improved (e.g., with Data Studio or Db2 Console), some tools feel dated compared to modern competitors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.